A few weeks ago, some of the names that would be part of the new HBO Max ireality series/i, b'Bake Off', a contest began to circulate British pastry shop that will arrive for the first time in the country. However, and after the wait of many Colombians, this Thursday the official list of the 12 celebrities who will make up the show was announced.
In a statement, Tomás Yankelevich, Chief Content Officer General Entertainment of Warner Bros. Discovery, stated the challenges that the production of this program will face: “We want to give Colombians the best content, so we are focused on finding and creating stories that captivate the whole family. We know that 'Bake Off Colombia - The Great Pastry Chest' will win over the audience with an entertaining, didactic and dynamic format that brings together the talents of 12 great personalities, loved by many in the country.”
“We hope to convey all the excitement of the competition, and at the same time, that Colombians will be able to connect with each of the participants, who have the difficult task of overcoming challenges and strengthening their pastry skills,” said the director of content.
- Andrés Cabas (composer and singer-songwriter)
- Belky Arizala (model and actress)
- Carlos Vargas (journalist and presenter)
- Carlos 'El Pibe' Valderrama (former footballer)
- Johanna Fadul (actress)
- Juan Manuel Restrepo (actor)
- Kimberly Reyes (actress and presenter)
- Marcos Andrés Carreño Arango 'Kiño' (singer and actor)
- Mario Andrés Ruiz ('influencer' and 'youtuber')
- Martina La Peligrosa (singer and actress)
- Natalia Giraldo (‘youtuber’ e ‘influencer’)
- Yaneth Waldman (actress and presenter)
Likewise, it has already been confirmed that the program will be hosted by actress and singer, Danna Garcia. Meanwhile, Juliana Alvarez, Paco Roncero and Mark Rausch will be the juries.
The dynamic of the program is very similar to that of other productions such as 'Master Chef'. Participants must demonstrate, through various technical and creative challenges, their qualities to create recipes that sweeten the palate of the judges.
The reality cooking series has not yet confirmed a release date, however, it is presumed to be between September and November of this year. Colombia is the sixth country in Latin America to which this production reaches, taking into account the cases of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Mexico.
“This latest version of Great Bake Off in Latin America demonstrates how an appetite for entertainment and fun can attract viewers across the region. Adding celebrities to the recipe only makes it sweeter. It is a pleasure to continue working with HBO Max for this version of the Great Bake Off format in Colombia,” said André Renaud, SVP Global Format Sales of BBC Studios.
The original idea was born in England under the name 'The Great British Bake Off' ('The Great British Pastry Chef', in Spanish), but over time it has migrated to many more nations, so HBO Max decided to bet on a national version full of celebrities.
At the beginning of April, Tomás Yankelevich said he was satisfied with the reception that this streaming platform has received in Colombia: “We are very happy with the content and consumption of Colombian content on the platform (such as the Mil Fangs series, for example), and we confirm that we are producing others. Right now we are in the pre-production of 'Bake Off Celebrity Colombia' that is going to hit the platform sometime in this 2022″.
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